March 10, 2022 — Convene, the award-winning board management and AGM software provider, in collaboration with the Leading Boards Africa (LBA), launched “In the Boardroom”, a webinar series on better corporate governance and future-proof boardrooms. The pilot webinar labeled “In the Boardroom: On the Boards’ Agenda in 2022” was held last March 4, 2022.

“In the Boardroom” commences the partnership of Convene and LBA in their dedication to providing insights for boards and governing bodies in upholding corporate governance and board transformation in Africa. In the recent webinar, esteemed senior board members, chief executives, and experts across the region discussed the trending corporate issues and board initiatives in 2022 and beyond. This encompasses enterprise matters revolving around board purpose, risk management, AfCFTA, diversity, ESG, and digitisation.

Convene and LBA webinar's speakers

Event Speakers:

  • Christabel Banda — Board Chairperson, Zep- Re
  • Fred Muhumuza — Development Economist and Lecturer, Makerere University
  • Daniel Birungi — Chief Executive Officer, Uganda Manufacturer’s Association
  • Japheth Katto — Corporate Governance Expert & Faculty, Strathmore Business School; Former CEO, Capital Markets Authority (Uganda)
  • Lynda Biribonwa — Board Director, Petroleum Authority of Uganda; Certified Environmental Manager & ESG Expert, Leading Boards Africa
  • Jacquiline Pimer — Trade Expert, African Trade Policy Center (ATPC), UNECA; Founder, Protrade Africa Consulting
  • Hajjat Aphwa Sebyala — Director, Energizing Solutions Ltd.
  • Loyford Mwiti, Business Development Executive – East Africa, Azeus Convene

Moderator:

  • Francesca Kakooza (FCG) — Director Legal Services/Board Secretary, Insurance Regulatory Authority, Uganda; Founder, Leading Boards Africa

This virtual event is powered by ConveneAGM, the world’s leading AGM software. The webinar has been broadcasted with sub-second latency to attendees across Africa, providing seamless discussion and Q&A throughout the event.

In the Boardroom: On the Boards’ Agenda in 2022 webinar is a breakthrough for Convene and LBA in promoting board resilience, competence, and better governance in Africa. Hereafter, Convene will pursue its dedication to helping boards with progressive solutions, like board management software, in empowering transparency, accountability, agility, and compliance.